Reading: Fill in the Blanks · Part 2: Reading

Allure of book

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The allure of the book has always been negative and 1, for the texts and pictures between the covers have helped many young readers to 2 and grasp the world around them in a pleasurable and meaningful way. But the allure has also enabled authors and publishers to 3 upon young readers' dispositions and desires and to 4 them a menu that turns out to be junk food.

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beneficialdiscoverfindinventpositivepresentpreyreadsellshow

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Reading: Fill in the Blanks format (Pearson)

Pearson's name: Fill in the Blanks (Drag and Drop)

PromptText up to 80 words
Time to answerNot set per question (Part 2 lasts 23–30 minutes)
Skills assessedReading

How it is scored

  • The box has more words than there are gaps.
  • Partial credit applies: a partly correct response still scores.

Source: Pearson, PTE Academic & UKVI test format, Part 2: Reading, checked 9 October 2026.